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This Position reports to:
Group Head Legal & Compliance

The Chief Integrity Officer is managing and continuously improving the Company's integrity and ethics program such that the Company achieves the highest level of ethical standards.

Key responsibilities include managing a comprehensive legal integrity program, improving existing policies and procedures, and addressing integrity-related issues across various areas, including Regulatory Affairs, Trade Integrity, and Cybersecurity. In collaboration with Internal Audit and Human Resources, this position will implement necessary actions to maintain an effective integrity program through assessments, testing, and reporting. A significant aspect of this is the development and application of technologies for ongoing monitoring and analysis of any potential breaches of the Code of Conduct.

The ABB Legal and Integrity team operates under the ABB Way with a decentralized model. This means that important parts of the global integrity program are being driven by the ABB Business Area Legal and Integrity teams. The Chief Integrity Officer will collaborate closely with the General Counsels and the Legal and Integrity teams in the Business Areas.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Significant experience in integrity roles within a global organization.
• Proven expertise in corporate investigations and a track record of collaborating with authorities, including the US Department of Justice.
• International experience, especially in the US, Europe, and developing countries.
• Cultural sensitivity and proficiency in additional languages are preferred.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to foster strong relationships within the company.
• A pragmatic and cooperative attitude, with the confidence to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• An understanding of business challenges and the ability to adapt the integrity program to meet goals, employing a straightforward approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the capability to deliver clear and effective presentations.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Oversee the operation and continuous improvement of ABB's integrity program, supporting Business Areas in adhering to required elements.
• Lead the corporate investigations team and support the development of technologies for monitoring and investigating potential violations of the Code of Conduct.
• Design and execute the global integrity program, including reviewing and updating integrity policies and procedures.
• Foster a culture of integrity and ethical behavior within the Company and facilitate confidential reporting of issues.
• Develop strategies and processes to ensure all areas of the organization understand and own their legal and ethical obligations.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential integrity vulnerabilities and create action plans to address them.
• Manage a team of integrity professionals and maintain ongoing integrity training and awareness.
• Collaborate with Business Areas to identify integrity risks and develop solutions.
• Promote a culture of responsibility for integrity throughout the organization and support managers in their roles.

Location

The preferred location for this role is Zurich, Switzerland, other ABB office locations will be considered. This role will require extensive travel.

For this position ABB performs pre-employment screening in alignment with local legislation before extending an offer. By applying to this open role you agree with this process, and specific consent from you for the pre-employment screening will be addressed during the recruitment process. Please be assured that only business-related topics will be part of the pre-employment screening.

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